Senior Cost Control Engineer

Decima International is a professional services company, providing project management and controls services to clients in the United States and the Middle East. Our mission is to become the premier professional services provider across all industry sectors we are engaged in. To accomplish this, Decima International’s founders established a simple yet powerful formula:

Approach each client engagement as a partnership, create an environment that attracts the most talented professionals and allows them to flourish, and regulate growth to maintain excellence in our service standards.

About Decima International

Decima International is a leading professional services firm specializing in project management, planning, and advisory services for complex, large-scale developments. We partner with some of the world’s most prominent organizations—particularly in the technology and infrastructure sectors—to deliver high-impact projects with precision and excellence. Our team thrives on innovation, collaboration, and a commitment to driving results in fast-paced, high-performance environments.

If you are seeking a long-term, rewarding career working with high-profile clients on some of the most challenging and cutting-edge projects globally, Decima International is where you belong. We offer exceptional opportunities for professional growth, continuous learning, and career advancement.

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly driven and capable Senior Cost Control Engineer to support the delivery of multiple datacenter projects for one of the world’s leading technology clients.

This is a client-facing role requiring strong technical expertise, communication skills, and the ability to manage complex planning and scheduling functions across multiple projects.

Location: Onsite in Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and provide oversight of regional/project cost control functions, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and compliance across all project(s).

• Direct the development and maintenance of robust cost control systems and tools, including project cost reports, forecasts, trend analysis, and change management procedures.

• Coordinate with regional project managers, engineers, and financial teams to monitor and validate cost data, identify variances, and guide corrective actions to control expenditures.

• Review and present comprehensive monthly and quarterly cost performance reports to senior leadership, highlighting key financial indicators such as earned value analysis (EVA), cost variances, and trends.

• Oversee tracking of project performance against budgets and schedules across multiple sites, proactively identifying risks and approving financial strategies for mitigation.

• Supervise advanced cost analysis and scenario modeling efforts to support executive decision-making and strategic project planning.

• Manage and approve the preparation and review of regional/project proposals, estimates, and budgets, ensuring accuracy in financial projections and risk assessment.

• Oversee the management of change orders across all regional projects, ensuring documentation integrity and accurate reflection of budget impacts.

• Support and advise on contract negotiation and administration with subcontractors, vendors, and suppliers to align commercial agreements with project cost goals.

• Review and approve contractor invoices and payment applications to ensure compliance with contractual terms and financial policies.

• Ensure alignment of all regional cost control activities with internal policies, client standards, and industry best practices.

• Contribute strategically to business development efforts by supporting commercial positioning, proposal development, and contract negotiation.

• Mentor, manage, and develop junior cost control personnel within the region, fostering technical growth and career progression.

• Perform other related duties as required and assigned.

Qualifications

Essential Requirements

• 15+ years of cost control or cost engineering experience in the construction, infrastructure, or related industries, with at least 5 years in a leadership or regional oversight capacity.

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Finance, Accounting, or related technical fields.

• Prior experience in Hyperscale Data Center development and construction.

• Advanced knowledge of cost management principles, including cost forecasting, variance analysis, change management, and project financial reporting.

• Extensive experience using cost control software and tools such as Primavera P6, SAP, and Microsoft Excel.

• Demonstrated success in managing large-scale project budgets and resolving complex cost discrepancies.

• Strong ability to interpret financial data, develop insights, and communicate findings clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.

• Excellent communication and presentation skills with a proven ability to engage with clients and senior management.

• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities across different project teams.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Nice to Have

• Master’s degree in Construction Management, Finance, Engineering Management, or a related field.

• Professional certifications such as Certified Cost Professional (CCP) or Project Management Professional (PMP).

• Expertise in Earned Value Management (EVM) and integrated risk-cost-schedule methodologies.

• Experience working on hyperscale data centers or other large-scale, mission-critical facilities.

• Active membership in PMI, AACE, or similar professional associations.

Position Details

• Title: Senior Cost Control Engineer

• Location: Onsite – Dubai, UAE

• Employment Type: Full-time

Tools & Technologies

• Primavera P6

• Microsoft Project

• Microsoft Office Suite

• Microsoft 365

Decima International is an Equal Opportunity Employer who is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law.

At Decima International, we offer a competitive salary package, including paid time off and performance-based bonuses. We also provide excellent medical, vision and dental insurance for our employees.